Taking the DAT in August isn't too late... I took it in September and things turned out fine. However, you should take the test earlier because...

1. you would want your application to be complete as soon as possible so that you are offered earlier interview dates
2. you want to have some room to re-take the test, if necessary.

Also, keep in mind that it takes a couple weeks for schools to receive your official scores. If you want to go straight into dental school from undergrad, you will need to apply the summer after your junior year.

At this point, you should do strive for a high GPA, start thinking about who you would want to write you a letter of recommendation, shadow dentists, and get involved in some extracurricular activities/volunteer work.

Taking the DAT in August isn't too late... I took it in September and things turned out fine. However, you should take the test earlier because...

1. you would want your application to be complete as soon as possible so that you are offered earlier interview dates
2. you want to have some room to re-take the test, if necessary.

Also, keep in mind that it takes a couple weeks for schools to receive your official scores. If you want to go straight into dental school from undergrad, you will need to apply the summer after your junior year.

At this point, you should do strive for a high GPA, start thinking about who you would want to write you a letter of recommendation, shadow dentists, and get involved in some extracurricular activities/volunteer work.

You're only a sophomore right now. There is still plenty of time to show an upward trend for your GPA.

AADSAS opens in June, but you can prepare prior to that by writing your personal statement, getting your LORs ready, making a list of your accomplishments & extracurricular activities, and researching the schools that you want to apply to. Keep in mind that your application will NOT be reviewed unless it is complete (submitted AADSAS, official DAT scores, LORs, paid application fee, and supplementary application-if applicable).

You're only a sophomore right now. There is still plenty of time to show an upward trend for your GPA.

AADSAS opens in June, but you can prepare prior to that by writing your personal statement, getting your LORs ready, making a list of your accomplishments & extracurricular activities, and researching the schools that you want to apply to. Keep in mind that your application will NOT be reviewed unless it is complete (submitted AADSAS, official DAT scores, LORs, paid application fee, and supplementary application-if applicable).

You can always submit your application first, then send in supplemental information later, such as your DAT scores and LORs. It takes time for AADSAS to process your application, your transcripts, and to mail it out to the designated schools anyways. You shouldn't worry too much. Being in the first batch or second batch does not really make any difference.

Yes, you CANdo that. But like I said before, there is NO point in applying in early June and not take the DAT until August. Your application will NOTbe considered complete without your official scores. It will be complete sometime in September when the scores are processed and sent. You can do whatever you please though. Hope that finally answers your question.

Yes, you CANdo that. But like I said before, there is NO point in applying in early June and not take the DAT until August. Your application will NOTbe considered complete without your official scores. It will be complete sometime in September when the scores are processed and sent. You can do whatever you please though. Hope that finally answers your question.

AADSAS opens in June not April. Assuming you have everything else done, your application will be complete once your DAT scores are in. I'm not even sure if these are genuine questions or that you're just toying with me as these questions were already answered.

That seems to be the permanent solution if you want to be considered "early".

I'm a sophomore, too. Can't wait until next summer- no more stressing about dental school application-preparation. What dental school are you looking into woox?

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